It can be difficult to stay focused when you hearing the same track for the tenth (or hundredth) time in a day. By keeping a few clear objective goals in mind, you can avoid overlooking some important aspects of the track. Even the simple things like whether or not you can understand the lyrics, or if the different parts of the mix can be heard clearly enough. It also doesn’t hurt to give it a rest for a day before coming back to hear the track with fresh ears.
You can read more tips here: http://audioundone.com/20_mixing_questions
Archives for January 2013
Ignore The Rules If It Sounds Right
Rules and guidelines are great. Remember that they are just a starting point. If you like to make this or that change to your tracks because you feel that it improves the final product, but the “tried and true” rule book doesn’t mention your technique, don’t worry! Go ahead with what works for you. There’s a lot of precise science and engineering with audio mixing, but there is still a hefty serving of art.
You can read more here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2012/12/31/if-it-seems-to-work-do-it/
Making Your Home Recordings Sound Like Those From A Pro Studio
Don’t fret if your raw track doesn’t have all of the polish and professional sheen that you would like. As long as your tracks start with clean and clear audio, there is plenty of room to make adjustments when mixing. Many pro studios are already adding some degree of processing and effects while recording, so the comparison isn’t really apples-to-apples. Take your mixing one step at a time, and try to stay goal oriented.
You can read more details here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2012/12/10/help-my-tracks-dont-sound-as-good-as-pro-studio-tracks/
Buying A Microphone For Home Recording
You might think that a good quality microphone would be the first purchase for someone getting into home recording. While it’s definitely a required piece of equipment, don’t forget to evaluate your recording space. If the area you record in isn’t conducive to good recordings, a new microphone may not improve your products as much as you would like. Remember that you can always upgrade later on as you get a better feel for what you do and don’t like about certain microphones.
You can read more here: https://www.audiolinks.com/blog/purchasing-a-microphone-home-recordin/
B.O.D. Version 2.0 From TSE Audio – New Freeware For Windows
This free software meets the same needs as a bass processing unit, but without the cords and cost. The software offers 32- and 64-bit support. It’s only available for Windows currently, but TSE Audio has plans for an OSX version that is coming soon. Get the perfect bass sound that you’ve been trying for without having to buy more gear; give this software a try!
You can read more about this software release here: http://rekkerd.org/tse-audio-releases-b-o-d-v2-0-bass-overdrive/